died Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Heritage at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont.
Carla J. Meyer(Leu) was born on March 29, 1945 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Robert Leu and Leora Inez Leu (Twiss). She grew up in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School 1963. She then moved to Grand Island and then to Omaha. On April 21,1968 in St Paul, NE. she married her husband, Ronald L Meyer Jr. They moved to Santa Anna, CA. and returned to western Nebraska where they worked on various ranches. They also owned and operated a dairy farm near Ewing, NE. In 1985 they moved to Fremont, NE. where they settled and raised their children and lived out the remainder of her life.
Throughout her life, Carla worked various jobs, always doing what was needed for her family. She enjoyed gardening and always had the most beautiful flowers. She will be remembered for her love of family. She was a devoted mother to her children and amazing loving grandmother to her grandchildren. She was a mother-like figure to her many nieces and nephews and touched many lives as a 4-H leader. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Inez Leu, brothers Charles William Leu and Edgar Lyle Leu and sister Lorena Asbury.
She is survived by her husband Ronald Meyer; children David (Renee) Meyer and Kyla Meyer; her brother Robert (Ardis) Leu and sister Leora Leu, sister in-law Karen (Jack) Thompson; and her beloved grandchildren Kody, Nevaeh and Morgan.
A celebration of life will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Wednesday, February 11th with visitation at 9:30 and service at 10:30 with lunch to follow. Burial will be Thursday Feb.12th 12:00 noon at Broken Bow, NE. cemetery. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Katie Flood
Denver, CO Monday, February 16, 2026 Dear Ron and Family,I’m so sorry to hear of Carla’s passing. I have fond memories working with her at Hammond and Stephen’s many years ago and I was delighted to see her recently. Sending my condolences to all of you.
Katie Flood (formerly Brooks)
Bryce Clifton
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Sorry to learn of Carla passing. I had David in my 4-H club and worked with Carla many times. She will be missed.God Bless you.
Mary Theiler
Arlington, NE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 I had the privilege of working with Carla in PT. She was determined to recover and get stronger and even came back regularly to do our fitness program. She was a joy to visit with and always had a positive outlook. My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a beautiful soul.Yasushi Imai
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 David, we share your loss of lovely mother. I just lost mine late last year, so I strongly share your feel. Please accept my and all your colleagues' sincere condolences from Taylor & Martin.Katie Flood
Denver, CO Sunday, February 8, 2026 Dear Ron and Family,I’m so sorry to hear of Carla’s passing. I have fond memories working with her at Hammond and Stephen’s many years ago and I was delighted to see her recently. Sending my condolences to all of you.
Katie Flood (formerly Brooks)